How a Daily Crossword Became Part of a Routine Crossword
The first time a crossword puzzle appeared in a newspaper, it was met with skepticism. The *New York World* published Arthur Wynne’s “Word-Cross” on December 21, 1913—a grid of black-and-white squares demanding words, not numbers. Within months, readers were hooked. What began as a novelty became an obsession, then a ritual. Today, completing a part … Read more
